Palazzo Barbaran da Porto

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4.5

( 8 reviews )

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Palazzo Barbaran, Contrà Porti, 11, 36100 Vicenza VI, Italy

+39 0444-323-014

Palazzo Barbaran da Porto is a sophisticated museum dedicated to the 16th-century Venetian architect, Palladio. This chic museum situated in Contrà Porti, Vicenza features interactive video, art, and models showcasing the brilliant talent of the architect. It offers an insightful experience to those who appreciate architecture, design, engineering, and history. The Palace that houses the museum is a spectacular structure in itself, with its stunning interior courtyard that speaks volumes of the scale and details put into its architecture. Visitors can explore the museum to understand the creative and technical genius that went into designing some of the world's most admired buildings.

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Emily wong

March 22, 2024

Very interesting museum. The Palace, where it is hosted, deserves a visit on its own. Inside the museum: interesting videos, charming and explicative mockups, interesting info about Palladio (do not miss the "dote" of his wife). Worth a visit

Megan cate

March 22, 2024

Interesting exhibition of the life and works of Palladio which also tells the story of Vicenza as an economic and cultural center.

Trisha miller

March 22, 2024

The museum is very well organized in what is probably one of the most complex urban interventions by Andrea Palladio (the palazzo integrated parts of existing medieval buildings). The models are amazing, and the itinerary is well thought of as to be appealing both to architects and non-architects. The interior courtyard is also astonishing in its scale and details. The staff is very reaponsive and friendly/helpful, and the bookshop has a lot of architecturally specialized books on Palladio's work (something missing from other museuma that happen inside of Palladio's masterpieces.

Vicky

March 22, 2024

Fantastic museum. It's not huge but it's well worth visiting. The interpretation is brilliant and varied throughout the museum with different styles of communicating information. The building itself is beautiful. Very quiet during my visit. You should visit if in Vicenza.

Rich doher

March 22, 2024

Amazing museum. I suggest you to bring your headphones with you and to follow the audio guide from Palladium Museum website. It is explaining each room through the nice stories with plenty of interesting information. Enjoy 😊

Nicholas tong

March 22, 2024

Excellent museum, really worth a visit

Dennis smith

March 22, 2024

Very, very informative and nice museum. The museum leads you in an attractive and easy manner through the live and works of Palladio. Don't miss it!!

Catherine almendinger

March 22, 2024

Pleasant museum in a building adapted by Palladio. Many models and several sketches showing his other works. More context please. I would value more information to show Palladio's work in comparison to prevailing architectural trend(s), to help understand what exactly made his work extraordinary then, and continue to be influential today.